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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Global South
In developing nations, the stark reality for women reveals entrenched barriers to entrepreneurship that, if surmounted, could unlock a staggering $5-6 trillion global opportunity. Only 17% of women currently helm their own businesses, yet a further 35% harbor the aspiration to do so. Despite this ambition, they grapple with formidable challenges: from restricted access to capital and land, societal norms limiting mobility, to the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work. The cost of inaction is high, with projections indicating it might take centuries to close gaps in legal protection, eradicate child marriage, and achieve gender parity in leadership and political representation.
In this Luminarias webinar and audience Q&A, Impact Entrepreneur’s Laurie Lane-Zucker welcomes Lizz Welch, CEO of iDE, and Jennifer Roglà, PhD, Global Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) at iDE, to discuss the critical barriers impeding women entrepreneurs and the innovative strategies being employed to dismantle these obstacles. With a keen focus on gender parity, iDE has committed $137 million over five years to poverty alleviation initiatives that are not only about promoting economic growth but also recognize the profound societal impact, considering women reinvest up to 90% of their income into their families.
Throughout the webinar, attendees will gain insights into:
- The critical barriers hindering women entrepreneurs in developing countries.
- iDE’s evidence-based strategies for empowering women and the expected ripple effects on society, to go beyond income.
- The broader societal implications of investing in women, from diminishing child marriages to fostering gender parity in positions of power and leadership.
Join us as we delve into the transformative work of iDE, through the experiences of Lizz Welch and Jennifer Roglà, and explore how fostering gender parity in entrepreneurship can catalyze comprehensive economic and social advancement. Our guests will also share case studies of iDE’s impactful work across various developing nations.
Time: 12:00 – 1:15 ET
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Enlit Africa 2024
What Is Enlit Africa?
Enlit Africa is where the most influential energy companies come together to drive opportunity. The conference is widely regarded as the critical business event of the year. This is where the ‘who’s who’ of the sector gather to exchange new ideas and form business relationships that fuel innovation and opportunity. Our event brings together the entire value chain across:
- Power
- Energy
- Water
We Power Your Interactions
“We power your interactions“ is more than just a tagline – it’s our promise to you. Our structured event is designed to open up conversations, create opportunities, and shape the future. Our team is dedicated to achieving your mission, ensuring that you walk away inspired and equipped with the tools to take the next big step in Africa’s energy transition.
We’re committed to helping you connect with the right people, so that you can expand your network and achieve your business objectives. At Enlit Africa, we’re more than just an event – we’re a catalyst for growth and progress.
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Energy Access Investment Forum 2024
EAIF is the top annual investment event for the renewable electrification sector, fostering business and investor partnerships for the purpose of sustainable electricity access, decarbonisation, economic growth and fighting against climate change. EAIF 2024 will be organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, co-hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS and supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investment in renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria. The global flagship investment event aims to bring together up to 1,500 in-person and virtual delegates, including private and public investors, industry and invited government officials. The Nigerian Renewable Energy Day will be organised on 23 May 2024, giving Nigerian renewable energy stakeholders and international investors a unique opportunity to do business and develop partnerships.- Tags
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Prince Edward Island, Canada - -58 DaysTuesday
May 21
2024Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2024
The Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2024 hosted by Island Innovation and the Government of Prince Edward Island is a premier event that brings together professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. The summit focuses on exploring innovative solutions and advancements in sustainable energy, renewable technologies, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship for islands.
By signing up for this event you are expressing your interest to attend and will receive an email with information on how to purchase the event ticket.
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Kresge Auditorium on MIT’s Campus - 2 DaysWednesday
May 22
2024Solve at MIT 2024
It’s easy to think that the challenges facing us today are insurmountable – that the issues are too big and complex, that we are too divided and gridlocked to actualize solutions at scale. Yet, year after year, the Solve community uncovers incredible innovators who are facing these issues head-on and making a real difference in their communities and the world. Join us for Solve at MIT 2024 on MIT’s Campus, where we’ll convene cross-sector leaders, new voices, and innovative tech-based solutions at the problem-solving table.
Event Details
Opening Plenary (open to the public):
Date: May 22, 2024
Time: Starting at 2pm, additional schedule details to come
Location: Kresge Auditorium on MIT’s Campus
Breakout Sessions + Closing Plenary (invite only):
Time: Schedule to come
Locations: Locations to come
Speakers at past Solve events include:
- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder and Chairman, Moderna
- Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO, VEON
- Sal Khan, Founder and CEO, Khan Academy
- Wanjira Mathai, Vice President and Regional Director, Africa, World Resource Institute
- Indra Nooyi, Former CEO and Chairman, PepsiCo
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization, former Finance Minister of Nigeria
- The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Canada
- Eric S. Yuan, Founder and CEO, Zoom
- will.i.am, Creative Innovator and Tech Entrepreneur
We’re currently accepting speaker applications. You can nominate a potential speaker using this form or email events@solve.mit.edu.
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Join the Global South-South Summit 2024
The Second South-South Summit, convening multi stakeholders from Africa, India and beyond, aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer. By building a robust ecosystem that can empower marginalized communities, unlock sustainable livelihood opportunities, and build climate resilience.
Key Objectives of the Two-Day Summit
- Empowering marginalized communities
- Unlocking sustainable livelihoods
- Building climate resilience
Why host Global South-South Summit?
By Focusing on Livelihood Innovations, Financing, Incubation Programs, and Cross-Learning and Dissemination, the South-South Summit aims to;
Empower marginalized communities
Equip vulnerable populations with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a sustainable future.
Unlock sustainable livelihoods
Create new economic opportunities that are powered by clean energy and protect the environment.
Build climate resilience
Enhance communities’ ability to withstand the impacts of climate change through innovative (DRE) solutions.
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2024 RegtechAfrica Conference & Awards
Theme:
Harnessing Partnerships for Africa’s Prosperity – Bridging the Data Trust Gap
Overview:
Data is the new form of capital for economies in the 21st century. As the world moves towards a digital economy, harmonised data governance frameworks that unlock data’s economic and societal benefits are paramount. African nations have made significant strides in data governance, but have experienced uneven results. With data at the heart of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, its negotiations phase is the perfect opportunity to leverage the power of using and sharing data, if governments can provide the leadership to achieve it.
A recent report from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) found that a one-point increase in a nation’s data restrictiveness could, over a five-year period, cut its gross trade output by 7%, slow economy-wide productivity by 2.9% and increase the prices of goods and services for industries that rely on data for their day-to-day business by 1.5%.
Data has become critical in achieving economic growth, increasing competition, and spurring innovation. Governments, businesses and individuals need robust data policy frameworks so they can extract the economic benefits of using and sharing data. Such frameworks should feature high data protection standards that guarantee adequate use of personal data, maintain public trust and safeguard privacy, without creating unnecessary data use and sharing barriers.
Against this backdrop, the conference is set to assess the data trust gap and how governments are harnessing partnerships for Africa’s prosperity.
Time: 8:00 AM Lagos, Nigeria / 2:00 AM ET
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Innovating to Scale: Creating an Innovation Culture to Drive Scale
Join CASE at Duke University’s Innovating to Scale webinar series: This four-part webinar series provides insight and perspective for organizations wanting to innovate for greater impact and scale. Each session will feature frameworks and best practices from CASE’s research as well as an impact leader sharing their story about innovating to supercharge their organization’s mission:- Innovating for Scaled Impact – May 9
- Creating an Innovation Culture to Drive Scale – May 23
- Financing New Approaches to Scale – June 6
- Using Data to Power Scale – June 20
Sessions take place on selected Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 PM ET over Zoom.
Thanks to the generous partnership of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, this series is open to anyone working in impact. Request one of the free seats using the form below. Upon confirmation of your seat, you will receive calendar invites for all four sessions. We highly encourage – but do not require – participation in all four sessions.
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